You might not know what a threaded insert is, but chances are you’ve seen one before. Threaded inserts are small metal (typically brass) inserts that are pressed into plastic to give a strong point of ...

In additive manufacturing, many applications require a more stable screw connection than pure plastic threads can provide. One common solution is brass threaded inserts, which are inserted into ...

Adding threads to your 3D prints is a life-changing feature, but obviously there are a lot of trade-offs and considerations when deciding on how to go about this exactly. Between self-tapping screws, ...

The ever-increasing use of plastics in the manufacture of household appliances, compact consumer electronics, medical devices, and many other applications presents opportunities for designers to ...

3D printing allows for rapid prototyping and testing of new designs, but while this ease of creation is great, plastic can pose issues when fastening together parts as 3D plastic printed threads are ...

Threaded metal inserts offer a practical solution to improve the durability and reusability of threaded connections in 3D printed parts. E-Z Lok provides a range of press-in and heat-stake inserts ...